8 year old boy death : Parents remanded
The parents of an 8-year-old boy who died in a house fire in Dehigastalawa, Balangoda, along with the mother’s alleged partner, were remanded until Aug. 18, police said. They were produced before Acting Balangoda Magistrate Deshbandu Suryabatabedi on Sunday. The…
“Walaskata” injured in third-floor escape attempt
Tilina Sampath, also known as “Walaskata,” suffered fractures to both legs and one arm after allegedly attempting to escape from the Western Province North Crimes Division, police said. The suspect, who is being held under a 90-day detention order, had…
‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Investor Forum to be held in Singapore
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the stock broking industry, are conducting an ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Investor Forum in Singapore on 12th August 2025. Building on the momentum…
GCE O/L & A/L exam 2025 : Dates announced
The 2025 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be held from November 10 to December 5, 2025, the Commissioner General of Examinations announced. He further said the 2025 GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination is scheduled from February 17 to 26,…
Grade 5 scholarship exam results : Update
The results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination are expected to be released before September 20, the Commissioner General of Examinations announced. The examination was conducted today at centres across the country with thousands of Grade 5 students sitting…
Youth movement: Special Statement from Ranil Wickramasinghe (Video)
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed concern over current disputes within the Youth Society Movement, warning that prolonged unrest could lead to its decline. Recalling that he initiated the programme nearly four decades ago to develop skills and opportunities for…
Gulf News names top billionaires in South Asian nations including Sri Lanka
Gulf News has released its list of the wealthiest individuals in South Asia for 2025, naming Mukesh Ambani of India as the region’s richest with an estimated net worth of USD 118 billion. The report also identified the richest in…
Vehicle export scheme proposed to replace old cars
Secretary-General of the Global Federation of Sri Lankan Business Councils (GFSLBC) and entrepreneur Sajeev Rajaputhra has proposed a mechanism to export old vehicles from Sri Lanka and replace them with newer imports. Speaking at a media briefing, he said vehicle…
New Zealand announces two new work visas to aid workforce shortages
Two new work visas to support sectors like agriculture, forestry, and tourism will be open for applications in December, the New Zealand Government has announced. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced on Q+A a three-year Global Workforce Seasonal Visa for the…
Opinion: Why Pahalgam attack leaves no doubt about Pakistan’s hand in Kashmir terrorism
By Ankit K Beyond denial: Why Pahalgam attack leaves no doubt about Pakistan’s hand in Kashmir terrorism On April 22, a peaceful spring day in the lush, tourist-frequented Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, was shattered by a sudden…